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Rutland County Council – Healthy and Independent in Rutland
Healthy and Independent in Rutland
To maintain health and wellbeing throughout your life you need access to the right information, advice and support.
The Rutland Information Service website offers self-help advice and information. This includes information such as falls prevention and links to home exercises.
If you would like a broader chat about support to help you to manage at home longer term or if you are a carer for a loved one, you can contact Rutland’s Adult Social Care team who may signpost, offer advice, guidance or recommend a social care assessment. To contact call 01572 758341 or email
If you or a relative are in need of rehousing, the Housing Options team can talk to you about the options available via the Council’s Housing Register. The Council manage a Housing Register for residents of Rutland that require social housing. To contact call 01572 758 157 or email
housingoptions@rutland.gov.uk Hospital Discharge
If you or a relative are admitted to hospital and require support on discharge, the Rutland Integrated Hospital Team will be notified by the Hospital. The team will work closely with you and those involved in your care to identify the support you require, ensuring your timely discharge from hospital. You can contact the team by calling 01572 720992.
Rutland Admiral Nurse Service
Admiral Nurses provide the specialist support that families need to face dementia. When things get challenging or difficult, our Nurses work alongside people with dementia, their families and carers, giving them compassionate oneto-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. Tel: 01572 758220 email AdmiralNurse@Rutland.gov.uk
Rise - Social Prescribing
The Rise service is integrated with Rutland G.Ps. Social prescribing connects people with a link worker who helps to identify needs and access support. Typically support is provided by the voluntary and community sector such as arts, gardening, befriending, cookery and sports. Social prescribing is designed to support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs, to include people with mild or long-term mental or physical health problems, newly diagnosed, vulnerable groups, people who are socially isolated, and those who frequently attend primary or secondary health care services. If you think RISE could support you, discuss a referral with your Rutland G.P, Partner and Community Voluntary Services or self-refer by emailing: Rise@rutland.gov.uk
Rutland’s Therapy Offer
• Therapy Assessment for equipment provision, moving and handling, falls risks and adaptations. • The Reablement Service is a therapy led approach to prevent hospital admission or facilitate discharge home. • The Housing and Prevention Grant is a non means tested grant for home adaptations to minimise risks. • The Housing MOT Service offers a home check service supporting residents to maintain their independence and live as safely as possible at home. • The Assistive Technology Service provides access to a range of technologies to help you stay safe at home. • Exercise referral by Active Rutland to a range of exercise opportunities depending on need. To access these services Tel: 01572 758324 or email
